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    Learn English as a Second Language (ESL) for non-native speakers. Improve your English skills for academic, professional, and everyday communication.

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      Tsinghua University

      Conversational English Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Rapport Building, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Social Skills, Stress Management, Professional Development, Compassion, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Discipline, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Academic Success for English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, English Language, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Bienvenidos al español: A1.1

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, English Language, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, Business Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Learning Theory, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Business Communication, Employee Coaching, Organizational Skills, Business Leadership, Delegation Skills, Writing, English Language, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Team Building, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Online Advertising, Literacy, Electronic Media, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Peer Review, Facebook, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Psychology, Active Listening, Behavior Management, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Personal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English in the Workplace: Soft skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Meeting Facilitation, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Delegation Skills, Professionalism, Communication, English Language, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Composure, Communication, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular esl courses

    • Conversational English Skills: Tsinghua University
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
    • Bienvenidos al español: A1.1: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo : Arizona State University
    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
    • البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP : Alfaisal University | KLD

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